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WPP Exits FTSE 100 Amidst Declining Market Value

12/3/2025

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WPP was removed from the FTSE 100 after nearly 30 years due to fading client retention and competition from Publicis Groupe.
Its market value declined from £24 billion in 2017 to £3.1 billion, and shares fell about two-thirds this year.
Following two profit warnings, new chief executive Cindy Rose is conducting a strategic review to address slow adaptation to market changes.
Taylor Wimpey’s relegation leaves seven female FTSE 100 CEOs.

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Story summary

WPP was removed from the FTSE 100 after nearly 30 years due to fading client retention and competition from Publicis Groupe.
Its market value declined from £24 billion in 2017 to £3.1 billion, and shares fell about two-thirds this year.
Following two profit warnings, new chief executive Cindy Rose is conducting a strategic review to address slow adaptation to market changes.
Taylor Wimpey’s relegation leaves seven female FTSE 100 CEOs.